Continentalic acid and kaurenoic acid are quality control markers in Aralia continentalis. Continentalic acid has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-bacterial activities, it shows moderate cytotoxicity against A-549 (lung), THP-1 (leukemia) and MCF-7 (breast) cell lines; it has minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of approximately 8-16 microg/mL against S. aureus, including the MSSA and MRSA standard strains.

Chelerythrine is a well-known protein kinase C inhibitor, can inhibit telomerase activity, it also can block the human P2X 7 receptor. Chelerythrine has antimanic, potential antiproliferative and antitumor effects, it has significant cytotoxic effect, independent of p53 and androgen status, on human prostate cancer cell lines. Chelerythrine chloride is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid.

Furanodienone is a germacrane sesquiterpenoid.

Inulicin is a terpene lactone.

Bruceine A has antibabesial activity, it can inhibit the in vitro growth of Babesia gibsoni in canine erythrocytes at lower concentration and kill the parasites within 24 hr at a concentration of 25 nM; it show strong antitrypanosomal activities with IC(50) values in the range of 2.9-17.8nM. Bruceine A has anthelmintic activity, it exhibits significant activity against Dactylogyrus intermedius with EC(50) values of 0.49 mg/L. Bruceine A exhibits NF-κB p65 inhibition, and cytotoxic potential against HT-29, HeLa, and HL-60 cells .

Cantharidin, a natural toxicant of blister beetles, is a strong inhibitor of protein phosphatases types 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A), and is a novel and potent multidrug resistance (MDR) reversal agent. Cantharidin has anti-tumor activity, it causes oxidative stress that provokes DNA damage and p53-dependent apoptosis, it impairs cell migration and invasion by suppressing MMP-2 and -9 through PI3K/NF-κB signaling pathways. Cantharidin is a monoterpenoid with an epoxy-bridged cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride structure secreted by many species of blister beetle, and most notably by the Spanish fly, Lytta vesicatoria. Natural toxin inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A. It has a role as a herbicide and an EC 3.1.3.16 (phosphoprotein phosphatase) inhibitor. It is a monoterpenoid and a cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride.

Sanggenone H may have antiphlogistic activity, it attenuated the secretion of TNF-α and IL-1β and inhibited the NF-κB nuclear translocation in LPS-stimulated macrophages.

(R)-goitrin is a 5-ethenyl-1,3-oxazolidine-2-thione that has R-configuration. It is a constituent of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, Radix isatidis. It has a role as an antiviral agent and a plant metabolite. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-goitrin. Epigoitrin and fructopyrano-(1→4)-glucopyranose(FG) from the traditional Chinese medicine Isatidis radix, exhibit in vitro cooperation, they have in vitro anti-virus activity.

Galangin is an agonist/antagonist of the arylhydrocarbon receptor, and also shows inhibition of CYP1A1 activity. Galangin has anti-proliferation, anti-metastatic, anti-inflammatory, vasorelaxant, antiviral, anti-allergic inflammatory,anti-obesity effects; it may be a potential candidate for the treatment of vitiligo. Galangin can inhibit Topo I activity and reduce the unwinding rate of single stranded DNNA in tumor cells, which plays an important role in induction of A549 and H46 cell apoptosis. Galangin shows an inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity with the IC(50) of 120 microM; it also inhibits ERK, NF-κB-p65 and proinflammatory gene expression. Galangin is a 7-hydroxyflavonol with additional hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5 respectively; a growth inhibitor of breast tumor cells. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, an EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a trihydroxyflavone and a 7-hydroxyflavonol.

Hyperforin is a cyclic terpene ketone that is a prenylated carbobicyclic acylphloroglucinol derivative produced by St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, an antidepressant, an antineoplastic agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inducer, a plant metabolite and a GABA reuptake inhibitor. It is a cyclic terpene ketone, a carbobicyclic compound and a sesquarterpenoid. Hyperforin acts as an angiogenesis inhibitor, it as a possible antidepressant component of hypericum extracts. Hyperforin acts as a dual inhibitor of 5-LO and COX-1 in intact cells as well as on the catalytic activity of the crude enzymes, suggesting therapeutic potential in inflammatory and allergic diseases connected to eicosanoids.

Genipin is an excellent natural cross-linker for proteins, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linking, can be used as a regulating agent for drug delivery, as the raw material for gardenia blue pigment preparation. It is a novel chemical activator of EBV lytic cycle and a cell permeable inhibitor of uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). Genipin has antimicrobial,antiviral, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory effects, it is used for choleretic action for liver diseases control and could be used for the treatment of periodontal disease to prevent MMPs expression in periodontal lesion. It shows an antithrombotic effect in vivo due to the suppression of platelet aggregation. Genipin 1-beta-gentiobioside is a terpene glycoside.

Isobergapten is a plant growth regulating substance, it is the principal constituents responsible for the antimycobacterial activity of the roots of Heracleum maximum; it may form an important class of natural defensive agents against fungi.Isobergapten shows anti-proliferative activity and causes G2/M arrest at concentrations of 0.05-15.0 μM.

12-Epinapelline is a natural product from Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb.

Hupehenine is a natural product from Fritillaria thunbergii Miq.

N-feruloylserotonin is a member of the class of hydroxyindoles that is the N-feruloyl derivative of serotonin. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a secondary carboxamide, a member of cinnamamides, a member of phenols, an aromatic ether and a member of hydroxyindoles. It is functionally related to a trans-ferulic acid.

Curcumenol possesses a variety of health and medicinal values which includes neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and hepatoprotective activities. It inhibits NF-κB activation by suppressing the nuclear translocation of the NF-κB p65 subunit and blocking IκBα phosphorylation and degradation.

Diosmetin has anti-osteoporosis, cytoprotective, antibacterial, anti-pigmentation, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it induces osteoblastic differentiation through the PKCδ-Rac1-MEK3/6-p38 and PKCδ-Rac1-MEK1/2- ERK1/2-Runx2 pathways.Diosmetin has intracellular antioxidant detoxifying effect, the mechanism is associated with both nonenzymatic and enzymatic defense systems.Diosmetin and luteolin exert synergistic cytostatic effects in human hepatoma HepG2 cells via CYP1A-catalyzed metabolism, activation of JNK and ERK and P53/P21 up-regulation. Diosmetin is a monomethoxyflavone that is the 4'-methyl ether derivative of luteolin. It is a natural product isolated from citrus fruits which exhibits a range of pharmacological activities. It has a role as a tropomyosin-related kinase B receptor agonist, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, a vasodilator agent, an angiogenesis inhibitor, a bone density conservation agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inducer, a plant metabolite and a cardioprotective agent.

Engeletin, a bioactive flavonoid, has multiple biological activities such as anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory effects. Engeletin possesses potent inhibition of PGE2 release with IC50 values of 19.6 μg/ml; it inhibits a recombinant human aldose reductase (IC50 value=1.16 microM).

Chrysophanol (Chrysophanic acid) is a natural anthraquinone, which inhibits EGF-induced phosphorylation of EGFR and suppresses activation of AKT and mTOR/p70S6K. Chrysophanol has anti-inflammatory, cytotoxicity and anti-diabetic properties, it can play metabolic roles in the insulin-stimulated glucose transport pathway; it can inhibit NALP3 inflammasome activation and ameliorate cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in mice; it also is active against plant powdery mildew. Chrysophanol is a trihydroxyanthraquinone that is chrysazin with a methyl substituent at C-3. It has been isolated from Aloe vera and exhibits antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. It has a role as an antiviral agent, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a chrysazin.